Rishikesh White Water River Rafting Tour Package (16km & 26km)
📍 Shivpuri, Marine Drive, Tapovan, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India • Full Day River Expedition

Rishikesh White Water River Rafting Tour Package (16km & 26km)

Rishikesh is internationally recognized as the White Water Rafting Capital of India, where the jade-green glacial waters of the sacred Ganges churn through deep Himalayan gorges.

★ 5.0/5 from 6,200+ river rafters From ₹800 / person ⏱ Full Day River Expedition 🗺️ State: Uttarakhand, India
Best Time To Visit Late September to June (Rafting is closed during peak monsoon July-August).
Ideal Duration 2.5 to 4.5 Hours on the river depending on selected stretch.
Starting Point Tapovan / Lakshman Jhula Rishikesh (Reporting office with upstream transport).
Geo Region IN-UT (Uttarakhand, India)
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Package Summary & Essential Answer

Rishikesh White Water River Rafting offers world-class Grade I to Grade IV rapids along the glacial waters of the holy Ganga. Popular stretches include Brahmpuri (9 km, beginner-friendly), Shivpuri (16 km, exciting Grade III rapids like Roller Coaster & Golf Course), and Marine Drive (26 km, high-adrenaline Grade IV expedition). Packages include certified guides, life jackets, cliff jumping at Magpie point, and body surfing.

Experience the electrifying rush of paddling through iconic Class III and Class IV rapids with memorable names like Roller Coaster, Golf Course, Three Blind Mice, Club House, and Double Trouble.

Operated by government-licensed white water river guides holding IRF (International Rafting Federation) certification, each raft is equipped with high-buoyancy PFD life vests, carbon paddles, rescue throw bags, and GoPro recording mounts.

Key Tour Highlights

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Conquer world-famous Grade III & IV rapids on the crystal waters of Mother Ganga
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High-adrenaline 25-foot cliff jumping into deep emerald river waters with life jacket
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Body surfing in calm floating stretches with stunning Himalayan canyon vistas
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IRF certified river guides and safety kayakers accompanying every group
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Upstream vehicle transfer from Rishikesh office to put-in launch point included

Detailed Day-by-Day Itinerary

4 Days Covered
🚗 Distance: 16 km drive ⛰️ Altitude: 410 m (Shivpuri) 🏨 Stay: Tapovan Rishikesh 🍽️ Meals: Bottled Water

Report at our Tapovan Rishikesh office. Complete registration and equipment fitting (PFD life vest, helmet, paddle). Board transport vehicle to Shivpuri or Marine Drive put-in beach.

Pricing & Package Categories

Transparent per-person pricing based on accommodation standards and vehicle choices. Custom group discounts available on request.

Shivpuri Stretch (16 km)

₹1,000 / person
Hotel: Most Popular Choice (Grade III)
Vehicle: Upstream Vehicle Transfer
  • • 16 km River Rafting (7 Rapids)
  • • Includes Roller Coaster & Golf Course
  • • Cliff Jumping & Body Surfing
  • • Certified Guide & Safety Gear
Most Popular Choice

Marine Drive Stretch (26 km)

₹1,500 / person
Hotel: Extreme Adrenaline (Grade IV)
Vehicle: Upstream Vehicle Transfer
  • • 26 km River Rafting (10+ Rapids)
  • • Includes Three Blind Mice & Daniel’s Dip
  • • Cliff Jumping & Body Surfing
  • • Extended 3.5 Hours on River

Brahmpuri Family Stretch (9 km)

₹800 / person
Hotel: Beginners & Kids (Grade II)
Vehicle: Upstream Vehicle Transfer
  • • 9 km Mild River Float
  • • Safe for Families with Children (10+)
  • • Body Surfing in Calm Water
  • • Gentle Scenic Himalayan Drift

Inclusions & Exclusions

✓ What's Included

  • Selected 9 km, 16 km, or 26 km white water rafting expedition
  • Imported high-buoyancy PFD life jackets, carbon helmets, and paddles
  • Certified IRF river guide and safety kayaker support
  • Cliff jumping and body surfing sessions
  • Upstream road transport from Tapovan office to rafting put-in site

✕ What's Excluded

  • GoPro 4K video recording on raft (approx. ₹1,200 per raft shared)
  • Wetsuit rental during cold winter months (₹200)
  • GST (5%)

Frequently Asked Questions (Rishikesh White Water River Rafting Tour Package (16km & 26km))

No! Non-swimmers can safely raft on all stretches. You are fitted with high-buoyancy life jackets that keep you floating safely above water at all times.
Minimum age for 16 km Shivpuri is 14 years. Minimum age for 9 km Brahmpuri is 10 years. Seniors up to 65 years in good physical fitness can participate.
Wear quick-drying synthetic shorts, t-shirt, and secure sandals or water shoes with heel straps. Avoid cotton denim jeans or flip-flops.